I live in Berlin, (Germany for those with cultural confusion) and the ‘Mexican’ food here is prepared by tall blonde men who have never been to Mexico.<\/p>\n
It often looks Mexican but tastes German. It is so awful that Taco Bell would be a hit here. Putting frozen corn and salad in a cold tortilla and wrapping it up, does not make it Mexican, it just makes it vile.<\/p>\n
And so it was with great anticipation that I charged my nephew who lives in Chicago with finding me some bites of Mexican prepared by Mexicans. Chicago is much colder than Berlin in the winter so I had my doubts.<\/p>\n
But Super Nephew came through. And this was one of his finds.<\/p>\n
If I were admit publicly how many times I got on the bus and rode 30 minutes to this restaurant to just have ‘one little thing’ I would have to hang my head in shame. There will be extra gym time to make up for Chicago this week.<\/p>\n
All that bus time was because it was brilliant. The burrito (about $6) is done just right, with no cheap rice filler, it is just beans and meat with spicy salsa on a warm freshly steamed, soft, flour tortilla. With creamy beans and highly seasoned meats it is a thing of beauty. of course you can add cheese and sour cream but why bother?<\/p>\n
Just enjoy each perfect bite slowly before moving on to your second Tostada ($3) of the day. A flat, freshly fried corn tortilla with bean, shredded lettuce, salsa and sour cream. The soft and the crunch together make for a sensation that I am unable to put into words.<\/p>\n
Tacos ($2.20 to $3) with the lime, cilantro and onion, contrasting the roast beef tongue. Crisp, chewy, savory, intense.<\/p>\n
When I lived in New Orleans I would run to Mexico City and I hope to again. However in the meantime I have Chicago and the Taco and Burrito Palace.<\/p>\n
Taco & Burrito Palace
3507 N Halsted St<\/p>\n
Opens at 10:00 closes after the bars<\/p>\n
Public transport – CTA bus 8 route.<\/p>\n
(second branch at 2459 North Halsted Street)<\/p>\n
by Karl Wilder<\/p>\n
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